One of the newer ways that storage customers are using storage units is to help them plan and organize before a move. For people who are planning a move three to six months in the future, renting a storage unit BEFORE the move can be a great way to declutter their home before listing it for sale and to organize the belongings they intend to take to their new home. The process is fairly … [Read more...] about Using a Storage Unit to Plan Your Move
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Mistakes People Make In Hunting For Storage Units
No one likes to think about the possibility that they made a mistake in hunting for a storage unit, but sadly many people do. Here's a look at the top five mistakes people make and how to avoid them. 1. Making Initial Price Your Determining Factor We get a lot of calls from people who say, "Your competition offers the first month free. Do you do that?" and I almost always answer, "No." For many … [Read more...] about Mistakes People Make In Hunting For Storage Units
Sharing a House or Apartment
Whether you are moving in with your significant other or just sharing an apartment with a friend, one of the first arguments roommates often run into is about space. Determining how you are going to share a shared living space is a decision you might want to discuss BEFORE you sign the lease, but if you didn't plan ahead, no worries, we can help. Before you decide to tear up the lease, look for a … [Read more...] about Sharing a House or Apartment
Using Self Storage to Prep for a Move
Moving can be one of the single most stressful events a person faces, but there are ways to make the move a little bit easier. The first step is to downsize as you prepare to move. Take a good look through the house, the garage, and even the storage shed to determine what things will be necessary or useful at your new home. Now's the time to get rid of those clothes that are too small, the fondue … [Read more...] about Using Self Storage to Prep for a Move
How to Organize Your Storage Unit
Most of the time, when people want a storage unit it's because they are moving. By the time you get to the storage facility, you've often been packing all day and just want to be done. But improperly organizing your storage unit can lead to time wasted hunting for things in storage or simply being unable to find things you need, the inability to access the things you need when you need them and … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Storage Unit
Packing Artwork and Photographs for Moving or Storage
Moving is a stressful event with so many details to pay attention to and one of the worst parts is packing your stuff. Last year, when we moved to Pennsylvania, one of the biggest nightmares we faced was trying to figure out how to pack so that our stuff would make the trip intact. Some things are easy, like using small square boxes for books and using bubble wrap to protect glassware, dishes and … [Read more...] about Packing Artwork and Photographs for Moving or Storage
4 Ways Storage Units Make Moving Easier
Moving can be a stressful time. Between selling your old home, finding a new home, and all of the potential problems in between. The good news is that storage units can help take much of the hassle out of your transition. So whether you are coming to Oaks or relocating, 422 Spacemall has you covered. Making Repairs – Over the years your home has probably acquired some wear and tear. … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Storage Units Make Moving Easier
College Student Storage Solutions
In the midst of finals and end of the year projects, figuring out what you want to do with your stuff while you go home for the summer is not high on the priority list for many college students. Then, suddenly, it's move-out day at the dorms or your apartment lease is coming to an end and you sure don't want to haul all that stuff home to your parents' house, just to have to bring it back again … [Read more...] about College Student Storage Solutions
Staging Your Home for Sale
One of the most common reasons people rent climate-controlled storage is to stage their home in an attempt to sell it. Real estate professionals often recommend that prospective sellers remove the clutter and personal mementos, photos, and even artwork. So what exactly should you remove from the house and what should you do with it? Clutter To begin seeing the property with a potential buyers … [Read more...] about Staging Your Home for Sale